Can I Plant M26 Apple Tree Within 500mm Of Drain

Question

I want to plant m26 rootstock maus gala apple tree.drain is 500mm away horizontally and is 850mm deep. Will this be ok or could roots damage the plastic pipe

Answer 1

Though apple roots are not invasive, they will likely damage plastic. You could opt for a container grown specimen, though! Fortunately, this rootstock does very well in container.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/container-grown-apple-trees.htm